Post Doctoral/Senior Post Doctoral Researcher, Specified Purpose, Department of Electronic Engineering/Centre for Ocean Energy Research, Maynooth University

The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University, Ireland has a further opportunity for a well-qualified applicant on a prestigious, new Science Foundation Ireland ocean energy project:

Instant Force & Model Predictive Control for Ocean Energy Power take-off with high Fidelity (INFINITY)

The INFINITY project aims to advance wave energy in Europe by developing a more efficient, reliable Power Take Off (PTO) system and control technology. Building on past projects, it focuses on designing durable systems, using advanced controls to adapt to wear and tear, and supporting a circular supply chain. With Operations & Maintenance (O&M) making up 30% of costs, INFINITY emphasizes reliability and predictive maintenance to extend service intervals from 2 to 5 years and cut costs by 50%. These innovations aim to overcome barriers to wave energy adoption, making it more practical, cost-effective, and a viable renewable energy source.

The project team is composed of leading academic and industry collaborators from: RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Ocean Harvesting Technologies, Politecnico di Torino, The Technical University Denmark etc.

This project is funded through the EU’s Clean Energy Transition Partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and the successful candidate will join a group of around 30 postdoctoral, PhD and other researchers in COER, who work on the development of wave energy technology, with projects funded from various national and international sources. COER has a wide range of eminent industrial and academic collaborators.

Salary Scale:

Post Doctoral Researcher (2026)                     €46,805 - €53,391 p.a. (6 points)

Senior Post Doctoral Researcher (2026)           €54,851 – €59,655 p.a. (4 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.